#27 Paul Oliver | CB

Paul Oliver spent most of the 2007 season waiting and watching, but the Chargers believe the second-year pro is ready to contribute to their secondary in 2008.

 

Oliver joined the Chargers in July of 2007 when they selected him in the fourth round of the NFL’s Supplemental Draft. As a rookie, he was inactive for all 16 regular-season games, but drew praise from the Chargers’ coaching staff for his work on the scout team, mimicking in practice the best defensive back the Bolts would be facing in the coming week. Oliver played cornerback throughout his career at Georgia, but the Chargers like his versatility and are exploring different ways they can use him in the defensive backfield.

 

Oliver became the first Charger selected in the supplemental draft since the team used a second-round pick in 1998 to take two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jamal Williams.

Transaction History: Fourth-round draft choice by San Diego in the 2007 Supplemental Draft.

College: Appeared in 38 games and started 15 in three seasons…as a junior, finished fifth on team with 57 tackles and added three interceptions as well as two sacks…limited Georgia Tech All-America WR Calvin Johnson to two catches and 13 yards at home as a junior…named team’s Most Improved Defensive Player as a sophomore…recipient of Iron Man Award in 2002 for perfect attendance at offseason workouts…played at Georgia from 2003-06…redshirted in 2003…majored in housing. 

Personal: Born in Kennesaw, Georgia…Parade Magazine First-Team All-America and USA Today All-USA Second-Team as a senior at Harrison High School in Kennesaw…ranked top defensive back prospect in the nation by Rivals100.com...chose Georgia over numerous schools including Florida State, Michigan and Ohio State. 

Games Played-Started: 2004 (12-0, Georgia); 2005 (13-2, Georgia); 2006 (13-13, Georgia); Total 38-15